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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.86, 260.58 and 118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.86, 260.58 and 118.93 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.86 : 260.58 = 118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.86/260.58 = 118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.86x = 260.58 × 118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.86x = 30,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,990.78/188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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