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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.38, 259.15 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.38, 259.15 and 162.18 is: 223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.38 : 259.15 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.38/259.15 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.38x = 259.15 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.38x = 42,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,028.95/188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.11

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