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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.33, 259.81 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.33, 259.81 and 114.59 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.33 : 259.81 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.33/259.81 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.33x = 259.81 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.33x = 29,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771.26/188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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