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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.54, 259.94 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.54, 259.94 and 126.27 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.54 : 259.94 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.54/259.94 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.54x = 259.94 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.54x = 32,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822.94/188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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