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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 258.88 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 258.88 and 155.68 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 258.88 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/258.88 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 258.88 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 40,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,302.44/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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