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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.19, 258.13 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.19, 258.13 and 184.65 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.19 : 258.13 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.19/258.13 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.19x = 258.13 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.19x = 47,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,663.24/188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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