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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 260.91 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 260.91 and 144.96 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 260.91 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/260.91 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 260.91 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 37,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,821.51/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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