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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.34, 259.86 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.34, 259.86 and 135.90 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.34 : 259.86 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.34/259.86 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.34x = 259.86 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.34x = 35,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,314.97/188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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