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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.14, 259.76 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.14, 259.76 and 118.30 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.14 : 259.76 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.14/259.76 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.14x = 259.76 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.14x = 30,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729.61/188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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