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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 266.14 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 266.14 and 126.60 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 266.14 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/266.14 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 266.14 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 33,693.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,693.32/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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