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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 259.76 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 259.76 and 130.35 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 259.76 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/259.76 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 259.76 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 33,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,859.06/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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