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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.61, 260.31 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.61, 260.31 and 114.95 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.61 : 260.31 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.61/260.31 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.61x = 260.31 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.61x = 29,922.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,922.63/188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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