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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.76, 260.10 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.76, 260.10 and 130.44 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.76 : 260.10 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.76/260.10 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.76x = 260.10 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.76x = 33,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,927.44/188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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