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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 259.40 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 259.40 and 157.11 is: 216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 259.40 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/259.40 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 259.40 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 40,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,753.55/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.73

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