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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.08, 258.87 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.08, 258.87 and 164.28 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.08 : 258.87 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.08/258.87 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.08x = 258.87 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.08x = 42,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,527.16/188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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