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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 260.46 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 260.46 and 115.17 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 260.46 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/260.46 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 260.46 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 29,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,997.18/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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