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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 260.74 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 260.74 and 136.46 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 260.74 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/260.74 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 260.74 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 35,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,580.58/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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