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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.06, 259.34 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.06, 259.34 and 114.35 is: 157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.06 : 259.34 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.06/259.34 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.06x = 259.34 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.06x = 29,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653.66/188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.69

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