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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.70, 260.28 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.70, 260.28 and 152.25 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.70 : 260.28 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.70/260.28 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.70x = 260.28 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.70x = 39,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,627.63/188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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