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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 260.39 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 260.39 and 115.02 is: 158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 260.39 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/260.39 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 260.39 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 29,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,949.48/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.69

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