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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.79, 260.57 and 115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.79, 260.57 and 115.15 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.79 : 260.57 = 115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.79/260.57 = 115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.79x = 260.57 × 115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.79x = 30,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,004.06/188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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