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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 261.01 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 261.01 and 142.46 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 261.01 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/261.01 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 261.01 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 37,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,181.47/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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