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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.61, 260.33 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.61, 260.33 and 111.03 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.61 : 260.33 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.61/260.33 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.61x = 260.33 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.61x = 28,903.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,903.88/188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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