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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.19, 260.85 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.19, 260.85 and 149.77 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.19 : 260.85 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.19/260.85 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.19x = 260.85 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.19x = 39,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,067.50/189.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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