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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.22, 260.10 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.22, 260.10 and 172.02 is: 237.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.22 : 260.10 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.22/260.10 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.22x = 260.10 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.22x = 44,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,742.40/188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.71

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