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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.13, 259.32 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.13, 259.32 and 187.53 is: 258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.13 : 259.32 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.13/259.32 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.13x = 259.32 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.13x = 48,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,630.28/188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.49

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