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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 260.88 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 260.88 and 152.40 is: 210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 260.88 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/260.88 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 260.88 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 39,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,758.11/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.09

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