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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 259.86 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 259.86 and 136.32 is: 187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 259.86 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/259.86 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 259.86 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 35,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,422.82/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.99

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