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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.57, 260.14 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.57, 260.14 and 126.43 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.57 : 260.14 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.57/260.14 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.57x = 260.14 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.57x = 32,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,889.50/188.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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