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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.87, 260.82 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.87, 260.82 and 152.21 is: 210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.87 : 260.82 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.87/260.82 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.87x = 260.82 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.87x = 39,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,700.06/188.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.20

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