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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.80, 260.22 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.80, 260.22 and 186.28 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.80 : 260.22 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.80/260.22 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.80x = 260.22 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.80x = 48,473.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,473.78/188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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