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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.85, 260.64 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.85, 260.64 and 139.08 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.85 : 260.64 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.85/260.64 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.85x = 260.64 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.85x = 36,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,249.81/188.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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