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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.52, 260.24 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.52, 260.24 and 119.52 is: 164.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.52 : 260.24 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.52/260.24 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.52x = 260.24 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.52x = 31,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,103.88/188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.99

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