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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 260.72 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 260.72 and 130.83 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 260.72 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/260.72 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 260.72 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 34,110.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,110.00/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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