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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.59, 260.16 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.59, 260.16 and 114.91 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.59 : 260.16 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.59/260.16 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.59x = 260.16 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.59x = 29,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,894.99/188.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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