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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.65, 282.63 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.65, 282.63 and 126.80 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.65 : 282.63 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.65/282.63 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.65x = 282.63 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.65x = 35,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,837.48/188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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