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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 260.64 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 260.64 and 184.32 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 260.64 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/260.64 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 260.64 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 48,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,041.16/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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