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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.42, 260.04 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.42, 260.04 and 109.76 is: 151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.42 : 260.04 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.42/260.04 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.42x = 260.04 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.42x = 28,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,541.99/188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.48

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