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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.62, 260.16 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.62, 260.16 and 153.65 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.62 : 260.16 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.62/260.16 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.62x = 260.16 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.62x = 39,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,973.58/188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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