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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.86, 260.67 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.86, 260.67 and 126.81 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.86 : 260.67 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.86/260.67 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.86x = 260.67 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.86x = 33,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,055.56/188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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