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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 260.21 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 260.21 and 176.18 is: 242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 260.21 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/260.21 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 260.21 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 45,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,842.94/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.90

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