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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.82, 260.91 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.82, 260.91 and 151.92 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.82 : 260.91 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.82/260.91 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.82x = 260.91 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.82x = 39,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,637.45/188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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