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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.31, 260.37 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.31, 260.37 and 165.27 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.31 : 260.37 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.31/260.37 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.31x = 260.37 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.31x = 43,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,031.35/188.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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