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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 261.54 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 261.54 and 148.04 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 261.54 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/261.54 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 261.54 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 38,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,718.38/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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