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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 260.84 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 260.84 and 142.36 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 260.84 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/260.84 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 260.84 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 37,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,133.18/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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