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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 260.82 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 260.82 and 159.37 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 260.82 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/260.82 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 260.82 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 41,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,566.23/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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