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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.33, 259.89 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.33, 259.89 and 105.44 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.33 : 259.89 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.33/259.89 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.33x = 259.89 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.33x = 27,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402.73/188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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