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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.77, 260.60 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.77, 260.60 and 149.36 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.77 : 260.60 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.77/260.60 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.77x = 260.60 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.77x = 38,922.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,922.47/188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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