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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 260.60 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 260.60 and 157.48 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 260.60 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/260.60 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 260.60 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 41,037.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,037.85/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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