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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 261.30 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 261.30 and 176.14 is: 243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 261.30 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/261.30 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 261.30 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 46,025.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,025.38/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.39

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