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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.37, 260.18 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.37, 260.18 and 126.11 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.37 : 260.18 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.37/260.18 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.37x = 260.18 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.37x = 32,809.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,809.37/188.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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