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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.33, 259.88 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.33, 259.88 and 105.43 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.33 : 259.88 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.33/259.88 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.33x = 259.88 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.33x = 27,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,399.15/188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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