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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.05, 259.47 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.05, 259.47 and 110.43 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.05 : 259.47 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.05/259.47 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.05x = 259.47 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.05x = 28,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,653.27/188.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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