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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.97, 261.03 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.97, 261.03 and 152.26 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.97 : 261.03 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.97/261.03 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.97x = 261.03 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.97x = 39,744.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,744.43/188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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