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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.36, 260 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.36, 260 and 110.80 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.36 : 260 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.36/260 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.36x = 260 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.36x = 28,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,808/188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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