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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.52, 258.93 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.52, 258.93 and 185.82 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.52 : 258.93 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.52/258.93 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.52x = 258.93 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.52x = 48,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,114.37/188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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