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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.74, 260.28 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.74, 260.28 and 115.05 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.74 : 260.28 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.74/260.28 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.74x = 260.28 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.74x = 29,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,943.51/188.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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