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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 260.27 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 260.27 and 122.26 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 260.27 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/260.27 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 260.27 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 31,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,820.61/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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