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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 259.90 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 259.90 and 162.23 is: 223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 259.90 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/259.90 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 259.90 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 42,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,161.87/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.69

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