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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.36, 259.86 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.36, 259.86 and 136.52 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.36 : 259.86 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.36/259.86 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.36x = 259.86 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.36x = 35,476.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,476.09/188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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