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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.76, 260.48 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.76, 260.48 and 115.07 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.76 : 260.48 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.76/260.48 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.76x = 260.48 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.76x = 29,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,971.56/188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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