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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 260 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 260 and 136.64 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 260 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/260 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 260 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 35,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,526.40/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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