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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 260.34 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 260.34 and 110 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 260.34 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/260.34 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 260.34 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 28,637.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,637.40/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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