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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.26, 259.88 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.26, 259.88 and 135.90 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.26 : 259.88 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.26/259.88 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.26x = 259.88 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.26x = 35,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,317.01/188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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