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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.99, 260.80 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.99, 260.80 and 114.30 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.99 : 260.80 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.99/260.80 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.99x = 260.80 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.99x = 29,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,809.15/188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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