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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.82, 260.40 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.82, 260.40 and 130.50 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.82 : 260.40 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.82/260.40 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.82x = 260.40 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.82x = 33,982.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982.20/188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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