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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.09, 259.62 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.09, 259.62 and 118.19 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.09 : 259.62 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.09/259.62 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.09x = 259.62 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.09x = 30,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,683.19/188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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