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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.03, 259.47 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.03, 259.47 and 110.40 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.03 : 259.47 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.03/259.47 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.03x = 259.47 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.03x = 28,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,645.49/188.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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