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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.56, 259.90 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.56, 259.90 and 133.20 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.56 : 259.90 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.56/259.90 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.56x = 259.90 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.56x = 34,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,618.68/188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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