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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 261.41 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 261.41 and 156.90 is: 216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 261.41 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/261.41 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 261.41 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 41,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,014.44/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.73

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