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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.27, 260.02 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.27, 260.02 and 126.36 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.27 : 260.02 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.27/260.02 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.27x = 260.02 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.27x = 32,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,854.20/188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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