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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 261 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 261 and 182.16 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 261 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/261 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 261 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 47,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,543.76/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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