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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.61, 260.23 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.61, 260.23 and 126.39 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.61 : 260.23 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.61/260.23 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.61x = 260.23 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.61x = 32,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,889.84/188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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