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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.80, 260.34 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.80, 260.34 and 145.24 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.80 : 260.34 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.80/260.34 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.80x = 260.34 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.80x = 37,811.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,811.78/188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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