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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.12, 259.40 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.12, 259.40 and 175.80 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.12 : 259.40 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.12/259.40 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.12x = 259.40 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.12x = 45,602.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,602.52/188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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