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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.40, 255.06 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.40, 255.06 and 188.40 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.40 : 255.06 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.40/255.06 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.40x = 255.06 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.40x = 48,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,053.30/188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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