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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.30, 259.28 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.30, 259.28 and 161.88 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.30 : 259.28 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.30/259.28 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.30x = 259.28 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.30x = 41,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,972.25/188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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