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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.58, 260.10 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.58, 260.10 and 133.32 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.58 : 260.10 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.58/260.10 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.58x = 260.10 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.58x = 34,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,676.53/188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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