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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.60, 260.26 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.60, 260.26 and 119.56 is: 164.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.60 : 260.26 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.60/260.26 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.60x = 260.26 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.60x = 31,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,116.69/188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.99

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