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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 260.31 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 260.31 and 111.04 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 260.31 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/260.31 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 260.31 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 28,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,904.82/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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