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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.20, 259.99 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.20, 259.99 and 186.76 is: 258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.20 : 259.99 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.20/259.99 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.20x = 259.99 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.20x = 48,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,554.43/188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.00

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