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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.62, 260.19 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.62, 260.19 and 119.50 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.62 : 260.19 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.62/260.19 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.62x = 260.19 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.62x = 31,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,092.71/188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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