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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.16, 261.23 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.16, 261.23 and 156.76 is: 216.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.16 : 261.23 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.16/261.23 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.16x = 261.23 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.16x = 40,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,950.41/189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.49

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