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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 259.95 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 259.95 and 114.73 is: 158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 259.95 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/259.95 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 259.95 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 29,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824.06/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.40

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