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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.57, 259.98 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.57, 259.98 and 136.19 is: 187.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.57 : 259.98 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.57/259.98 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.57x = 259.98 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.57x = 35,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,406.68/188.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.76

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