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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.93, 260.62 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.93, 260.62 and 162.81 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.93 : 260.62 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.93/260.62 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.93x = 260.62 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.93x = 42,431.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,431.14/188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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