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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.10, 259.58 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.10, 259.58 and 109.42 is: 151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.10 : 259.58 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.10/259.58 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.10x = 259.58 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.10x = 28,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,403.24/188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.00

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