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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.13, 260.88 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.13, 260.88 and 158.17 is: 218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.13 : 260.88 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.13/260.88 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.13x = 260.88 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.13x = 41,263.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,263.39/189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.17

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