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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.65, 260.13 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.65, 260.13 and 130.42 is: 179.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.65 : 260.13 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.65/260.13 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.65x = 260.13 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.65x = 33,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,926.15/188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.84

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