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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.36, 259.96 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.36, 259.96 and 114.72 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.36 : 259.96 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.36/259.96 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.36x = 259.96 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.36x = 29,822.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,822.61/188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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