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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 259.44 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 259.44 and 119.12 is: 164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 259.44 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/259.44 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 259.44 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 30,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,904.49/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.39

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