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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 261.12 and 119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 261.12 and 119.30 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 261.12 = 119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/261.12 = 119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 261.12 × 119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 31,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,151.62/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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