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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.50, 260.13 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.50, 260.13 and 113.81 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.50 : 260.13 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.50/260.13 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.50x = 260.13 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.50x = 29,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,606.08/188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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