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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.61, 260.06 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.61, 260.06 and 164.31 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.61 : 260.06 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.61/260.06 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.61x = 260.06 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.61x = 42,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,729.64/188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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