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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.06, 260.52 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.06, 260.52 and 178.86 is: 246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.06 : 260.52 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.06/260.52 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.06x = 260.52 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.06x = 46,596.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,596.61/189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.46

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