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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.05, 259.59 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.05, 259.59 and 114.39 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.05 : 259.59 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.05/259.59 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.05x = 259.59 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.05x = 29,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,693.93/188.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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