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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.97, 260.78 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.97, 260.78 and 104.95 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.97 : 260.78 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.97/260.78 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.97x = 260.78 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.97x = 27,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367.49/188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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