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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.03, 261.11 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.03, 261.11 and 152.33 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.03 : 261.11 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.03/261.11 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.03x = 261.11 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.03x = 39,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,774.89/189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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