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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 260.02 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 260.02 and 110.82 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 260.02 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/260.02 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 260.02 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 28,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,815.42/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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