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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 259.38 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 259.38 and 114.34 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 259.38 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/259.38 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 259.38 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 29,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,657.51/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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