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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.11, 259.87 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.11, 259.87 and 156.98 is: 216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.11 : 259.87 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.11/259.87 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.11x = 259.87 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.11x = 40,794.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,794.39/188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.86

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