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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 260.58 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 260.58 and 139.80 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 260.58 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/260.58 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 260.58 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 36,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,427.78/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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