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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 261.02 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 261.02 and 145.46 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 261.02 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/261.02 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 261.02 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 37,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,968.99/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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