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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.09, 259.31 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.09, 259.31 and 160.76 is: 221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.09 : 259.31 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.09/259.31 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.09x = 259.31 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.09x = 41,685.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,685.78/188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.62

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