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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 261.15 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 261.15 and 156.58 is: 216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 261.15 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/261.15 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 261.15 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 40,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,890.87/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.24

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