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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.79, 260.58 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.79, 260.58 and 145.18 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.79 : 260.58 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.79/260.58 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.79x = 260.58 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.79x = 37,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,831.00/188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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