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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.84, 260.61 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.84, 260.61 and 118.87 is: 164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.84 : 260.61 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.84/260.61 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.84x = 260.61 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.84x = 30,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,978.71/188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.05

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