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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 259.98 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 259.98 and 142.08 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 259.98 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/259.98 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 259.98 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 36,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,937.96/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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