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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 260.66 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 260.66 and 185.04 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 260.66 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/260.66 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 260.66 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 48,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,232.53/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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