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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.91, 260.61 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.91, 260.61 and 145.17 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.91 : 260.61 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.91/260.61 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.91x = 260.61 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.91x = 37,832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832.75/188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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