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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 259.71 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 259.71 and 109.49 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 259.71 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/259.71 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 259.71 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 28,435.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435.65/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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