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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.19, 259.79 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.19, 259.79 and 129.48 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.19 : 259.79 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.19/259.79 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.19x = 259.79 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.19x = 33,637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,637.61/188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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