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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.19, 259.67 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.19, 259.67 and 113.49 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.19 : 259.67 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.19/259.67 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.19x = 259.67 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.19x = 29,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,469.38/188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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