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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 260.72 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 260.72 and 185.28 is: 255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 260.72 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/260.72 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 260.72 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 48,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,306.20/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.16

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