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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 260.40 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 260.40 and 163.76 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 260.40 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/260.40 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 260.40 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 42,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,643.10/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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