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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.38, 260.09 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.38, 260.09 and 133.26 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.38 : 260.09 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.38/260.09 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.38x = 260.09 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.38x = 34,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,659.59/188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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