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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.02, 259.46 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.02, 259.46 and 110.38 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.02 : 259.46 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.02/259.46 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.02x = 259.46 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.02x = 28,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,639.19/188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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