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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.50, 259.86 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.50, 259.86 and 133.08 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.50 : 259.86 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.50/259.86 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.50x = 259.86 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.50x = 34,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,582.17/188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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