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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 259.76 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 259.76 and 132.76 is: 183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 259.76 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/259.76 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 259.76 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 34,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,485.74/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.40

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