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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 260.28 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 260.28 and 130.32 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 260.28 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/260.28 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 260.28 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 33,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919.69/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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