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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.65, 260.36 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.65, 260.36 and 122.31 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.65 : 260.36 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.65/260.36 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.65x = 260.36 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.65x = 31,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,843.37/188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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