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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.33, 260.11 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.33, 260.11 and 185.77 is: 256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.33 : 260.11 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.33/260.11 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.33x = 260.11 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.33x = 48,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,319.71/188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.57

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