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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 260.18 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 260.18 and 114.81 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 260.18 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/260.18 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 260.18 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 29,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,870.15/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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