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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.30, 259.80 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.30, 259.80 and 110.70 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.30 : 259.80 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.30/259.80 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.30x = 259.80 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.30x = 28,759.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,759.86/188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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