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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.70, 260.34 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.70, 260.34 and 151.72 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.70 : 260.34 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.70/260.34 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.70x = 260.34 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.70x = 39,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,498.78/188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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