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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.76, 260.62 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.76, 260.62 and 149.37 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.76 : 260.62 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.76/260.62 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.76x = 260.62 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.76x = 38,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,927.46/188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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