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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.84, 260.52 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.84, 260.52 and 133.58 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.84 : 260.52 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.84/260.52 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.84x = 260.52 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.84x = 34,800.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,800.26/188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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