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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 260.03 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 260.03 and 104.40 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 260.03 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/260.03 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 260.03 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 27,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,146.81/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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