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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.70, 260.34 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.70, 260.34 and 129.57 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.70 : 260.34 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.70/260.34 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.70x = 260.34 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.70x = 33,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,732.25/188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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