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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.66, 260.28 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.66, 260.28 and 111.02 is: 153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.66 : 260.28 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.66/260.28 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.66x = 260.28 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.66x = 28,896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,896.29/188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.17

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