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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.34, 259.38 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.34, 259.38 and 159.18 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.34 : 259.38 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.34/259.38 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.34x = 259.38 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.34x = 41,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,288.11/188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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