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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 261.47 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 261.47 and 146.17 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 261.47 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/261.47 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 261.47 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 38,217.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,217.03/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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