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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.65, 260.40 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.65, 260.40 and 114.97 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.65 : 260.40 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.65/260.40 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.65x = 260.40 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.65x = 29,938.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,938.19/188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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