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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.27, 259.92 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.27, 259.92 and 163.97 is: 226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.27 : 259.92 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.27/259.92 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.27x = 259.92 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.27x = 42,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,619.08/188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.37

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