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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.53, 260.13 and 114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.53, 260.13 and 114.83 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.53 : 260.13 = 114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.53/260.13 = 114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.53x = 260.13 × 114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.53x = 29,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,870.15/188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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