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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.50, 260.13 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.50, 260.13 and 114.80 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.50 : 260.13 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.50/260.13 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.50x = 260.13 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.50x = 29,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,862.92/188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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