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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.25, 260.33 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.25, 260.33 and 179.66 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.25 : 260.33 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.25/260.33 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.25x = 260.33 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.25x = 46,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,768.69/188.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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