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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.80, 260.36 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.80, 260.36 and 130.48 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.80 : 260.36 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.80/260.36 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.80x = 260.36 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.80x = 33,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,971.77/188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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