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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 260.22 and 180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 260.22 and 180.37 is: 248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 260.22 = 180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/260.22 = 180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 260.22 × 180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 46,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,935.88/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.76

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