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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 259.94 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 259.94 and 114.75 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 259.94 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/259.94 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 259.94 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 29,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,828.12/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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