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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.29, 261.05 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.29, 261.05 and 147.71 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.29 : 261.05 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.29/261.05 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.29x = 261.05 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.29x = 38,557.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,557.65/189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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