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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.80, 260.16 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.80, 260.16 and 133.60 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.80 : 260.16 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.80/260.16 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.80x = 260.16 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.80x = 34,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,757.38/188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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