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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 259.95 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 259.95 and 126.29 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 259.95 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/259.95 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 259.95 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 32,829.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,829.09/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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