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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 260.58 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 260.58 and 130.64 is: 180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 260.58 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/260.58 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 260.58 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 34,042.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,042.17/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.38

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