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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 259.65 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 259.65 and 181.26 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 259.65 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/259.65 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 259.65 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 47,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,064.16/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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