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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.99, 260.85 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.99, 260.85 and 115.35 is: 159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.99 : 260.85 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.99/260.85 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.99x = 260.85 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.99x = 30,089.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,089.05/188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.21

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