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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 261.21 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 261.21 and 159.92 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 261.21 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/261.21 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 261.21 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 41,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,771.34/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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