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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.19, 259.81 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.19, 259.81 and 126.11 is: 174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.19 : 259.81 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.19/259.81 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.19x = 259.81 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.19x = 32,764.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764.97/188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.11

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