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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.29, 260.00 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.29, 260.00 and 185.64 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.29 : 260.00 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.29/260.00 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.29x = 260.00 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.29x = 48,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,266.39/189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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