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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 260.71 and 156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 260.71 and 156.61 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 260.71 = 156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/260.71 = 156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 260.71 × 156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 40,829.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,829.79/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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