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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.41, 259.96 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.41, 259.96 and 113.73 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.41 : 259.96 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.41/259.96 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.41x = 259.96 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.41x = 29,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,565.25/188.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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