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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.69, 260.30 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.69, 260.30 and 117.74 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.69 : 260.30 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.69/260.30 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.69x = 260.30 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.69x = 30,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,646.78/188.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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