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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 261 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 261 and 134.01 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 261 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/261 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 261 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 34,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,976.61/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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