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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 259.45 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 259.45 and 118.19 is: 162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 259.45 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/259.45 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 259.45 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 30,662.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,662.51/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.97

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