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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.76, 260.47 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.76, 260.47 and 115.10 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.76 : 260.47 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.76/260.47 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.76x = 260.47 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.76x = 29,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,978.51/188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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