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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 259.86 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 259.86 and 126.34 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 259.86 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/259.86 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 259.86 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 32,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,830.71/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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