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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 260.28 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 260.28 and 159.30 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 260.28 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/260.28 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 260.28 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 41,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,462.60/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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