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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.69, 260.16 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.69, 260.16 and 149.27 is: 205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.69 : 260.16 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.69/260.16 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.69x = 260.16 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.69x = 38,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,834.08/188.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.81

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