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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.22, 259.50 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.22, 259.50 and 126.06 is: 173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.22 : 259.50 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.22/259.50 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.22x = 259.50 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.22x = 32,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,712.57/188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.80

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