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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.49, 260.10 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.49, 260.10 and 114.72 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.49 : 260.10 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.49/260.10 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.49x = 260.10 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.49x = 29,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,838.67/188.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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