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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 259.77 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 259.77 and 129.40 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 259.77 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/259.77 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 259.77 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 33,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,615.54/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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