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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.80, 260.60 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.80, 260.60 and 115.14 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.80 : 260.60 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.80/260.60 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.80x = 260.60 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.80x = 30,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,005.48/188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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