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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 260.69 and 178.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 260.69 and 178.29 is: 245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 260.69 = 178.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/260.69 = 178.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 260.69 × 178.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 46,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,477.53/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.62

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