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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 259.36 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 259.36 and 118.02 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 259.36 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/259.36 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 259.36 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 30,609.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,609.67/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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