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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.84, 260.40 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.84, 260.40 and 130.52 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.84 : 260.40 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.84/260.40 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.84x = 260.40 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.84x = 33,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,987.41/188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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