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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.81, 260.57 and 111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.81, 260.57 and 111.23 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.81 : 260.57 = 111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.81/260.57 = 111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.81x = 260.57 × 111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.81x = 28,983.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,983.20/188.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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