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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.74, 260.50 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.74, 260.50 and 126.57 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.74 : 260.50 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.74/260.50 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.74x = 260.50 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.74x = 32,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,971.49/188.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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