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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.10, 259.65 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.10, 259.65 and 114.43 is: 157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.10 : 259.65 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.10/259.65 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.10x = 259.65 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.10x = 29,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,711.75/188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.96

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