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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.29, 259.83 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.29, 259.83 and 109.63 is: 151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.29 : 259.83 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.29/259.83 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.29x = 259.83 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.29x = 28,485.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,485.16/188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.28

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