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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 260.76 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 260.76 and 145.44 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 260.76 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/260.76 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 260.76 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 37,924.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,924.93/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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