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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 260.21 and 136.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 260.21 and 136.57 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 260.21 = 136.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/260.21 = 136.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 260.21 × 136.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 35,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536.88/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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