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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.66, 260.33 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.66, 260.33 and 162.47 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.66 : 260.33 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.66/260.33 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.66x = 260.33 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.66x = 42,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,293.70/188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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