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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 260.16 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 260.16 and 136 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 260.16 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/260.16 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 260.16 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 35,381.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,381.76/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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