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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 260.23 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 260.23 and 122.29 is: 168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 260.23 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/260.23 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 260.23 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 31,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,823.53/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.67

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