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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.63, 260.21 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.63, 260.21 and 175.44 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.63 : 260.21 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.63/260.21 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.63x = 260.21 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.63x = 45,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,650.37/188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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