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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.84, 260.85 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.84, 260.85 and 157.86 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.84 : 260.85 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.84/260.85 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.84x = 260.85 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.84x = 41,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177.78/188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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