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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.11, 259.41 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.11, 259.41 and 133.13 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.11 : 259.41 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.11/259.41 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.11x = 259.41 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.11x = 34,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,535.25/188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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