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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 260.93 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 260.93 and 133.27 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 260.93 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/260.93 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 260.93 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 34,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,773.82/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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