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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.58, 260.06 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.58, 260.06 and 174.44 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.58 : 260.06 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.58/260.06 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.58x = 260.06 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.58x = 45,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,364.87/188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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