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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.93, 260.73 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.93, 260.73 and 110.25 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.93 : 260.73 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.93/260.73 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.93x = 260.73 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.93x = 28,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,745.48/188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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