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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.27, 259.74 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.27, 259.74 and 114.56 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.27 : 259.74 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.27/259.74 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.27x = 259.74 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.27x = 29,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,753.94/188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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