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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.06, 260.70 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.06, 260.70 and 145.32 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.06 : 260.70 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.06/260.70 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.06x = 260.70 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.06x = 37,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,884.92/189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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