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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.60, 260.16 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.60, 260.16 and 136.09 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.60 : 260.16 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.60/260.16 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.60x = 260.16 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.60x = 35,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,403.87/188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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