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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.98, 260.85 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.98, 260.85 and 130.66 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.98 : 260.85 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.98/260.85 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.98x = 260.85 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.98x = 34,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,082.50/188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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