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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.53, 260.15 and 109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.53, 260.15 and 109.87 is: 151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.53 : 260.15 = 109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.53/260.15 = 109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.53x = 260.15 × 109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.53x = 28,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,583.72/188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.61

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