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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.09, 260.96 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.09, 260.96 and 176.13 is: 243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.09 : 260.96 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.09/260.96 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.09x = 260.96 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.09x = 45,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,962.00/189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.07

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