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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.94, 260.69 and 144.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.94, 260.69 and 144.73 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.94 : 260.69 = 144.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.94/260.69 = 144.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.94x = 260.69 × 144.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.94x = 37,728.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,728.94/188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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