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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 260.76 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 260.76 and 161.35 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 260.76 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/260.76 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 260.76 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 42,073.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,073.63/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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