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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 260.36 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 260.36 and 136.28 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 260.36 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/260.36 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 260.36 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 35,483.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,483.11/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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