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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.71, 260.54 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.71, 260.54 and 117.92 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.71 : 260.54 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.71/260.54 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.71x = 260.54 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.71x = 30,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,722.85/188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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