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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 260.01 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 260.01 and 155.70 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 260.01 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/260.01 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 260.01 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 40,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,483.56/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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