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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.89, 260.74 and 115.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.89, 260.74 and 115.21 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.89 : 260.74 = 115.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.89/260.74 = 115.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.89x = 260.74 × 115.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.89x = 30,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,038.92/188.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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