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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 260.71 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 260.71 and 115.26 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 260.71 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/260.71 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 260.71 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 30,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,049.43/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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