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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.47, 260.04 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.47, 260.04 and 175.42 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.47 : 260.04 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.47/260.04 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.47x = 260.04 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.47x = 45,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,616.22/188.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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