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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 260.37 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 260.37 and 114.95 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 260.37 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/260.37 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 260.37 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 29,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,929.53/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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