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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.78, 260.01 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.78, 260.01 and 153.68 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.78 : 260.01 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.78/260.01 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.78x = 260.01 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.78x = 39,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,957.04/188.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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