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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.21, 261.05 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.21, 261.05 and 188.93 is: 260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.21 : 261.05 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.21/261.05 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.21x = 261.05 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.21x = 49,317.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,317.93/189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.65

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