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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 259.61 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 259.61 and 114.44 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 259.61 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/259.61 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 259.61 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 29,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,707.90/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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