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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.06, 259.54 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.06, 259.54 and 110.44 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.06 : 259.54 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.06/259.54 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.06x = 259.54 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.06x = 28,663.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,663.60/188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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