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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.38, 259.88 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.38, 259.88 and 114.67 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.38 : 259.88 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.38/259.88 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.38x = 259.88 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.38x = 29,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,799.37/188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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