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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.66, 260.42 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.66, 260.42 and 133.45 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.66 : 260.42 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.66/260.42 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.66x = 260.42 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.66x = 34,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,751.73/188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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