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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.27, 261.09 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.27, 261.09 and 145.13 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.27 : 261.09 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.27/261.09 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.27x = 261.09 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.27x = 37,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,890.69/189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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