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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.19, 260.67 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.19, 260.67 and 141.73 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.19 : 260.67 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.19/260.67 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.19x = 260.67 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.19x = 36,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,944.76/189.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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