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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 260.33 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 260.33 and 118.71 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 260.33 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/260.33 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 260.33 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 30,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,903.18/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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