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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.75, 260.39 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.75, 260.39 and 115.07 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.75 : 260.39 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.75/260.39 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.75x = 260.39 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.75x = 29,963.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,963.08/188.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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