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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.61, 260.33 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.61, 260.33 and 126.47 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.61 : 260.33 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.61/260.33 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.61x = 260.33 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.61x = 32,922.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,922.00/188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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