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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.71, 260.70 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.71, 260.70 and 126.52 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.71 : 260.70 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.71/260.70 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.71x = 260.70 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.71x = 32,983.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,983.11/188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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