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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.26, 281.93 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.26, 281.93 and 130.40 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.26 : 281.93 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.26/281.93 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.26x = 281.93 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.26x = 36,763.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,763.67/188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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