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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.35, 259.42 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.35, 259.42 and 162.07 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.35 : 259.42 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.35/259.42 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.35x = 259.42 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.35x = 42,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042.09/188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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