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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.02, 259.77 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.02, 259.77 and 178.93 is: 247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.02 : 259.77 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.02/259.77 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.02x = 259.77 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.02x = 46,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,480.65/188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.21

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