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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.25, 259.82 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.25, 259.82 and 110.63 is: 152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.25 : 259.82 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.25/259.82 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.25x = 259.82 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.25x = 28,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,742.03/188.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.68

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