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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 260.35 and 115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 260.35 and 115 is: 158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 260.35 = 115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/260.35 = 115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 260.35 × 115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 29,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,940.25/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.69

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