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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.09, 261.20 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.09, 261.20 and 158.11 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.09 : 261.20 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.09/261.20 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.09x = 261.20 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.09x = 41,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,298.07/189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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