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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 259.74 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 259.74 and 126.18 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 259.74 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/259.74 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 259.74 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 32,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,773.99/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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