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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 260.32 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 260.32 and 109.94 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 260.32 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/260.32 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 260.32 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 28,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,617.73/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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