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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.34, 259.95 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.34, 259.95 and 130.23 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.34 : 259.95 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.34/259.95 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.34x = 259.95 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.34x = 33,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,853.29/188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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