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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.56, 260.10 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.56, 260.10 and 119.56 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.56 : 260.10 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.56/260.10 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.56x = 260.10 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.56x = 31,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,097.56/188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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