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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.41, 260 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.41, 260 and 109.72 is: 151.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.41 : 260 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.41/260 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.41x = 260 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.41x = 28,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,527.20/188.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.41

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