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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 260.63 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 260.63 and 126.77 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 260.63 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/260.63 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 260.63 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 33,040.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,040.07/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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