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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.50, 260.14 and 110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.50, 260.14 and 110.90 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.50 : 260.14 = 110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.50/260.14 = 110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.50x = 260.14 × 110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.50x = 28,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,849.53/188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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