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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 260.59 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 260.59 and 126.75 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 260.59 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/260.59 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 260.59 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 33,029.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,029.78/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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