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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 260.64 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 260.64 and 156.36 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 260.64 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/260.64 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 260.64 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 40,753.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,753.67/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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