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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.89, 261 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.89, 261 and 139.68 is: 193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.89 : 261 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.89/261 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.89x = 261 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.89x = 36,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,456.48/188.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.01

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