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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 260.04 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 260.04 and 130.51 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 260.04 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/260.04 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 260.04 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 33,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,937.82/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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