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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.98, 260.82 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.98, 260.82 and 115.31 is: 159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.98 : 260.82 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.98/260.82 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.98x = 260.82 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.98x = 30,075.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,075.15/188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.14

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