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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 259.34 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 259.34 and 155.61 is: 214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 259.34 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/259.34 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 259.34 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 40,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,355.12/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.34

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