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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 260.01 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 260.01 and 154.17 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 260.01 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/260.01 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 260.01 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 40,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,085.74/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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