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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.36, 260.09 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.36, 260.09 and 126.32 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.36 : 260.09 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.36/260.09 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.36x = 260.09 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.36x = 32,854.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,854.58/188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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