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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 260.41 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 260.41 and 159.46 is: 219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 260.41 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/260.41 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 260.41 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 41,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,522.88/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.79

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