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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.42, 259.80 and 133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.42, 259.80 and 133.17 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.42 : 259.80 = 133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.42/259.80 = 133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.42x = 259.80 × 133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.42x = 34,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,597.57/188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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