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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 261.10 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 261.10 and 158.05 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 261.10 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/261.10 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 261.10 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 41,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,266.86/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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