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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.11, 259.38 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.11, 259.38 and 161.85 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.11 : 259.38 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.11/259.38 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.11x = 259.38 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.11x = 41,980.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,980.65/188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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