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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 259.83 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 259.83 and 114.73 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 259.83 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/259.83 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 259.83 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 29,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,810.30/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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