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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.42, 259.95 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.42, 259.95 and 109.71 is: 151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.42 : 259.95 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.42/259.95 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.42x = 259.95 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.42x = 28,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,519.11/188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.36

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