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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.95, 260.95 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.95, 260.95 and 144.21 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.95 : 260.95 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.95/260.95 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.95x = 260.95 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.95x = 37,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,631.60/188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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