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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.20, 260.52 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.20, 260.52 and 178.52 is: 245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.20 : 260.52 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.20/260.52 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.20x = 260.52 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.20x = 46,508.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,508.03/189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.81

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