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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 259.74 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 259.74 and 126.09 is: 173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 259.74 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/259.74 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 259.74 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 32,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,750.62/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.95

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