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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 260.19 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 260.19 and 142.19 is: 196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 260.19 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/260.19 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 260.19 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 36,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,995.12/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.11

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