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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 261.27 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 261.27 and 148.21 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 261.27 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/261.27 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 261.27 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 38,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,722.83/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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