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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 259.68 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 259.68 and 136.02 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 259.68 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/259.68 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 259.68 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 35,321.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,321.67/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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