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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.98, 260.07 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.98, 260.07 and 175.21 is: 241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.98 : 260.07 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.98/260.07 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.98x = 260.07 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.98x = 45,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,565.56/188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.12

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