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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 260.76 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 260.76 and 183.44 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 260.76 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/260.76 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 260.76 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 47,833.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,833.81/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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