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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.27, 259.92 and 126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.27, 259.92 and 126.31 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.27 : 259.92 = 126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.27/259.92 = 126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.27x = 259.92 × 126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.27x = 32,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,830.50/188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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