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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 260.73 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 260.73 and 137.34 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 260.73 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/260.73 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 260.73 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 35,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808.66/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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