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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.66, 260.69 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.66, 260.69 and 164.02 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.66 : 260.69 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.66/260.69 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.66x = 260.69 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.66x = 42,758.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,758.37/188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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