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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.61, 260.31 and 110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.61, 260.31 and 110.98 is: 153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.61 : 260.31 = 110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.61/260.31 = 110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.61x = 260.31 × 110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.61x = 28,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,889.20/188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.17

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