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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 260.42 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 260.42 and 136.18 is: 187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 260.42 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/260.42 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 260.42 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 35,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,463.64/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.81

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