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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 260.74 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 260.74 and 115.29 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 260.74 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/260.74 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 260.74 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 30,060.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,060.71/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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