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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.06, 259.50 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.06, 259.50 and 172.62 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.06 : 259.50 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.06/259.50 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.06x = 259.50 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.06x = 44,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,794.89/189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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