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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.34, 260.01 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.34, 260.01 and 130.20 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.34 : 260.01 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.34/260.01 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.34x = 260.01 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.34x = 33,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,853.30/188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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