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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 260.10 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 260.10 and 110.79 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 260.10 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/260.10 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 260.10 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 28,816.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,816.48/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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