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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 260.34 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 260.34 and 123.27 is: 170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 260.34 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/260.34 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 260.34 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 32,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092.11/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.10

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