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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.86, 260.58 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.86, 260.58 and 111.20 is: 153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.86 : 260.58 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.86/260.58 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.86x = 260.58 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.86x = 28,976.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,976.50/188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.43

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