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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 260.42 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 260.42 and 111.11 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 260.42 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/260.42 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 260.42 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 28,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,933.41/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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