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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 260.76 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 260.76 and 133.70 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 260.76 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/260.76 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 260.76 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 34,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,862.24/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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