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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 260.71 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 260.71 and 135.73 is: 187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 260.71 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/260.71 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 260.71 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 35,386.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,386.17/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.23

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