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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.33, 259.35 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.33, 259.35 and 130.01 is: 179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.33 : 259.35 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.33/259.35 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.33x = 259.35 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.33x = 33,718.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,718.09/188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.04

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