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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 260.02 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 260.02 and 114.73 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 260.02 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/260.02 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 260.02 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 29,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832.09/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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