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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.77, 260.40 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.77, 260.40 and 123.34 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.77 : 260.40 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.77/260.40 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.77x = 260.40 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.77x = 32,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,117.74/188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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