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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.86, 260.72 and 119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.86, 260.72 and 119.02 is: 164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.86 : 260.72 = 119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.86/260.72 = 119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.86x = 260.72 × 119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.86x = 31,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030.89/188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.31

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