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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.37, 259.88 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.37, 259.88 and 114.66 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.37 : 259.88 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.37/259.88 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.37x = 259.88 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.37x = 29,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797.27/188.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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