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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.97, 260.63 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.97, 260.63 and 136.41 is: 188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.97 : 260.63 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.97/260.63 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.97x = 260.63 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.97x = 35,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,551.86/188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.13

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