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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.60, 259.98 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.60, 259.98 and 130.28 is: 179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.60 : 259.98 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.60/259.98 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.60x = 259.98 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.60x = 33,870.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,870.19/188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.59

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