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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.21, 260.75 and 154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.21, 260.75 and 154.33 is: 212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.21 : 260.75 = 154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.21/260.75 = 154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.21x = 260.75 × 154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.21x = 40,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,242.75/189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.68

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