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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.70, 260.32 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.70, 260.32 and 136.26 is: 187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.70 : 260.32 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.70/260.32 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.70x = 260.32 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.70x = 35,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,471.20/188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.98

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