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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.81, 260.64 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.81, 260.64 and 130.89 is: 180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.81 : 260.64 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.81/260.64 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.81x = 260.64 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.81x = 34,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,115.17/188.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.69

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