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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.26, 260.82 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.26, 260.82 and 154.22 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.26 : 260.82 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.26/260.82 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.26x = 260.82 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.26x = 40,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,223.66/189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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