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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.39, 259.98 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.39, 259.98 and 109.69 is: 151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.39 : 259.98 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.39/259.98 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.39x = 259.98 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.39x = 28,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,516.14/188.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.37

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