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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 259.20 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 259.20 and 163.62 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 259.20 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/259.20 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 259.20 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 42,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,410.30/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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