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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.98, 260.78 and 119.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.98, 260.78 and 119.05 is: 164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.98 : 260.78 = 119.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.98/260.78 = 119.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.98x = 260.78 × 119.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.98x = 31,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,043.96/188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.28

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