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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 259.64 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 259.64 and 135.80 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 259.64 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/259.64 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 259.64 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 35,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,259.11/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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