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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 260.03 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 260.03 and 109.74 is: 151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 260.03 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/260.03 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 260.03 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 28,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,535.69/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.43

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