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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.49, 260.13 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.49, 260.13 and 104.48 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.49 : 260.13 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.49/260.13 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.49x = 260.13 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.49x = 27,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,178.38/188.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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