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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.35, 259.90 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.35, 259.90 and 113.68 is: 156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.35 : 259.90 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.35/259.90 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.35x = 259.90 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.35x = 29,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,545.43/188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.86

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