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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.91, 260.58 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.91, 260.58 and 115.20 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.91 : 260.58 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.91/260.58 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.91x = 260.58 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.91x = 30,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,018.82/188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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