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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.20, 260.69 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.20, 260.69 and 133.82 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.20 : 260.69 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.20/260.69 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.20x = 260.69 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.20x = 34,884.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,884.54/189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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