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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 259.86 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 259.86 and 114.66 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 259.86 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/259.86 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 259.86 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 29,795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,795.55/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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