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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 260.16 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 260.16 and 114.86 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 260.16 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/260.16 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 260.16 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 29,881.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,881.01/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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