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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.06, 281.68 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.06, 281.68 and 130.14 is: 194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.06 : 281.68 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.06/281.68 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.06x = 281.68 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.06x = 36,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,657.84/188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.93

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