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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.26, 259.60 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.26, 259.60 and 135.82 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.26 : 259.60 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.26/259.60 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.26x = 259.60 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.26x = 35,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,258.87/188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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