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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 259.20 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 259.20 and 188.80 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 259.20 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/259.20 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 259.20 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 48,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,936.96/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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