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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.65, 260.38 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.65, 260.38 and 115.03 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.65 : 260.38 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.65/260.38 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.65x = 260.38 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.65x = 29,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,950.58/188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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