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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.85, 260.10 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.85, 260.10 and 162.57 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.85 : 260.10 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.85/260.10 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.85x = 260.10 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.85x = 42,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,284.46/188.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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