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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.25, 260.43 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.25, 260.43 and 181.50 is: 251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.25 : 260.43 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.25/260.43 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.25x = 260.43 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.25x = 47,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,268.05/188.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.09

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