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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 260.72 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 260.72 and 156.32 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 260.72 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/260.72 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 260.72 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 40,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,755.75/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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