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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.39, 260.01 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.39, 260.01 and 114.73 is: 158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.39 : 260.01 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.39/260.01 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.39x = 260.01 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.39x = 29,830.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,830.95/188.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.35

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