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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 260.04 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 260.04 and 114.74 is: 158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 260.04 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/260.04 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 260.04 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 29,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,836.99/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.35

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