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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 260.58 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 260.58 and 115.12 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 260.58 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/260.58 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 260.58 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 29,997.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,997.97/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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