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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.01, 259.18 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.01, 259.18 and 132.58 is: 182.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.01 : 259.18 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.01/259.18 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.01x = 259.18 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.01x = 34,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,362.08/188.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.77

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