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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.12, 259.10 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.12, 259.10 and 186.15 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.12 : 259.10 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.12/259.10 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.12x = 259.10 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.12x = 48,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,230.75/188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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