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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 260.97 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 260.97 and 110.41 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 260.97 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/260.97 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 260.97 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 28,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,811.84/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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