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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.60, 260.24 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.60, 260.24 and 114.90 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.60 : 260.24 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.60/260.24 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.60x = 260.24 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.60x = 29,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,901.00/188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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