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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.31, 259.87 and 110.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.31, 259.87 and 110.69 is: 152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.31 : 259.87 = 110.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.31/259.87 = 110.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.31x = 259.87 × 110.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.31x = 28,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,765.01/188.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.75

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