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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.20, 254.07 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.20, 254.07 and 188.20 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.20 : 254.07 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.20/254.07 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.20x = 254.07 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.20x = 47,815.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,815.97/188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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