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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.65, 260.30 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.65, 260.30 and 139.44 is: 192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.65 : 260.30 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.65/260.30 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.65x = 260.30 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.65x = 36,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,295.31/188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.40

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