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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 259.62 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 259.62 and 183.58 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 259.62 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/259.62 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 259.62 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 47,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,661.04/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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