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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 260.88 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 260.88 and 110.41 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 260.88 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/260.88 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 260.88 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 28,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,803.21/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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