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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.79, 259.64 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.79, 259.64 and 172.86 is: 237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.79 : 259.64 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.79/259.64 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.79x = 259.64 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.79x = 44,879.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,879.21/188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.73

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