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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 261.75 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 261.75 and 186.56 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 261.75 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/261.75 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 261.75 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 48,832.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,832.08/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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