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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 260.70 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 260.70 and 130.84 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 260.70 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/260.70 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 260.70 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 34,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,109.99/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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