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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 259.98 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 259.98 and 161.19 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 259.98 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/259.98 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 259.98 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 41,904.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,904.07/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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