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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 260.06 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 260.06 and 110.83 is: 152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 260.06 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/260.06 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 260.06 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 28,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,821.66/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.95

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