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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 260.04 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 260.04 and 136.84 is: 188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 260.04 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/260.04 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 260.04 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 35,583.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,583.87/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.59

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