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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 259.72 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 259.72 and 110.64 is: 152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 259.72 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/259.72 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 259.72 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 28,735.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,735.42/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.62

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