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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 260.01 and 109.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 260.01 and 109.77 is: 151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 260.01 = 109.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/260.01 = 109.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 260.01 × 109.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 28,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,539.45/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.43

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