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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.01, 259.49 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.01, 259.49 and 113.37 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.01 : 259.49 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.01/259.49 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.01x = 259.49 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.01x = 29,417.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,417.69/188.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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