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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 259.83 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 259.83 and 139.55 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 259.83 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/259.83 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 259.83 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 36,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,257.98/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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