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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.40, 259.44 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.40, 259.44 and 165.12 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.40 : 259.44 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.40/259.44 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.40x = 259.44 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.40x = 42,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,838.73/188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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