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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.02, 258.98 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.02, 258.98 and 132.66 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.02 : 258.98 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.02/258.98 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.02x = 258.98 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.02x = 34,356.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,356.29/188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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