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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.65, 260.24 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.65, 260.24 and 126.48 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.65 : 260.24 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.65/260.24 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.65x = 260.24 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.65x = 32,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,915.16/188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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