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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.97, 260.79 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.97, 260.79 and 110.26 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.97 : 260.79 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.97/260.79 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.97x = 260.79 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.97x = 28,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,754.62/188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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