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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.30, 259.76 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.30, 259.76 and 114.64 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.30 : 259.76 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.30/259.76 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.30x = 259.76 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.30x = 29,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,778.89/188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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