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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.10, 281.85 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.10, 281.85 and 130.13 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.10 : 281.85 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.10/281.85 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.10x = 281.85 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.10x = 36,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,675.73/188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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