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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.38, 260.08 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.38, 260.08 and 129.46 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.38 : 260.08 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.38/260.08 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.38x = 260.08 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.38x = 33,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669.31/188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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