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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 260.98 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 260.98 and 152.37 is: 210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 260.98 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/260.98 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 260.98 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 39,765.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,765.14/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.20

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