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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.41, 259.82 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.41, 259.82 and 136.29 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.41 : 259.82 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.41/259.82 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.41x = 259.82 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.41x = 35,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,410.87/188.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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