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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 260.72 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 260.72 and 133.92 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 260.72 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/260.72 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 260.72 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 34,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,915.62/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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