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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.25, 259.77 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.25, 259.77 and 104.22 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.25 : 259.77 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.25/259.77 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.25x = 259.77 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.25x = 27,074.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,074.59/188.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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