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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.78, 264.58 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.78, 264.58 and 126.17 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.78 : 264.58 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.78/264.58 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.78x = 264.58 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.78x = 33,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,382.06/191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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