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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 260.19 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 260.19 and 171.84 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 260.19 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/260.19 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 260.19 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 44,711.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,711.05/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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