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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.79, 259.77 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.79, 259.77 and 183.99 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.79 : 259.77 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.79/259.77 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.79x = 259.77 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.79x = 47,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,795.08/188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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