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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.98, 260.66 and 115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.98, 260.66 and 115.18 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.98 : 260.66 = 115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.98/260.66 = 115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.98x = 260.66 × 115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.98x = 30,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,022.82/188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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