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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.82, 260.40 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.82, 260.40 and 147.37 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.82 : 260.40 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.82/260.40 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.82x = 260.40 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.82x = 38,375.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,375.15/188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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