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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.79, 260.51 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.79, 260.51 and 115.09 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.79 : 260.51 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.79/260.51 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.79x = 260.51 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.79x = 29,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,981.63/188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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