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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.16, 261.14 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.16, 261.14 and 147.62 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.16 : 261.14 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.16/261.14 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.16x = 261.14 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.16x = 38,549.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,549.49/189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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