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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 259.97 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 259.97 and 133.07 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 259.97 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/259.97 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 259.97 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 34,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593.49/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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