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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 260.06 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 260.06 and 156.08 is: 214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 260.06 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/260.06 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 260.06 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 40,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590.16/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.90

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