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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.23, 259.80 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.23, 259.80 and 114.59 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.23 : 259.80 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.23/259.80 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.23x = 259.80 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.23x = 29,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,769.18/188.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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