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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 259.92 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 259.92 and 159.36 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 259.92 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/259.92 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 259.92 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 41,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,420.85/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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