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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 261.21 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 261.21 and 147.88 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 261.21 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/261.21 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 261.21 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 38,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627.73/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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