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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 260.09 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 260.09 and 110.79 is: 152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 260.09 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/260.09 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 260.09 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 28,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,814.82/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.92

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