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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.21, 260.95 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.21, 260.95 and 133.93 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.21 : 260.95 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.21/260.95 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.21x = 260.95 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.21x = 34,949.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,949.03/189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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