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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 259.88 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 259.88 and 144.47 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 259.88 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/259.88 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 259.88 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 37,544.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,544.14/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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