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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.54, 260.12 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.54, 260.12 and 126.41 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.54 : 260.12 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.54/260.12 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.54x = 260.12 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.54x = 32,881.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,881.79/188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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