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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.06, 259.46 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.06, 259.46 and 110.42 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.06 : 259.46 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.06/259.46 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.06x = 259.46 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.06x = 28,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,649.57/188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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