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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.34, 260 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.34, 260 and 122.88 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.34 : 260 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.34/260 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.34x = 260 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.34x = 31,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,948.80/188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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