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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 260.01 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 260.01 and 144.99 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 260.01 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/260.01 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 260.01 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 37,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698.85/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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