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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.19, 261.39 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.19, 261.39 and 164.62 is: 227.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.19 : 261.39 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.19/261.39 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.19x = 261.39 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.19x = 43,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,030.02/189.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.44

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