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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 260.18 and 126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 260.18 and 126.31 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 260.18 = 126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/260.18 = 126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 260.18 × 126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 32,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,863.02/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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