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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.82, 260.64 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.82, 260.64 and 145.26 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.82 : 260.64 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.82/260.64 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.82x = 260.64 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.82x = 37,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,860.57/188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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