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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.20, 260.08 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.20, 260.08 and 135.92 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.20 : 260.08 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.20/260.08 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.20x = 260.08 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.20x = 35,350.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,350.07/188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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