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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.99, 260.87 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.99, 260.87 and 126.80 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.99 : 260.87 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.99/260.87 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.99x = 260.87 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.99x = 33,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,078.32/188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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