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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 260.88 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 260.88 and 137.40 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 260.88 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/260.88 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 260.88 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 35,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,844.91/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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