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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 259.45 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 259.45 and 122.62 is: 169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 259.45 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/259.45 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 259.45 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 31,813.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,813.15/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.22

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