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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.63, 260.33 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.63, 260.33 and 144.89 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.63 : 260.33 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.63/260.33 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.63x = 260.33 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.63x = 37,717.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,717.19/188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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