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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 260.58 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 260.58 and 130.60 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 260.58 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/260.58 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 260.58 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 34,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,031.75/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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