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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.62, 260.33 and 114.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.62, 260.33 and 114.00 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.62 : 260.33 = 114.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.62/260.33 = 114.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.62x = 260.33 × 114.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.62x = 29,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,676.72/188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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