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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.50, 260.13 and 110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.50, 260.13 and 110.92 is: 153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.50 : 260.13 = 110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.50/260.13 = 110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.50x = 260.13 × 110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.50x = 28,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,853.62/188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.07

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