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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.65, 260.17 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.65, 260.17 and 139.65 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.65 : 260.17 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.65/260.17 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.65x = 260.17 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.65x = 36,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,332.74/188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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