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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 260.87 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 260.87 and 133.79 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 260.87 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/260.87 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 260.87 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 34,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,899.82/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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