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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.99, 260.30 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.99, 260.30 and 156.23 is: 215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.99 : 260.30 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.99/260.30 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.99x = 260.30 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.99x = 40,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,665.89/188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.17

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