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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 261.24 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 261.24 and 158.12 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 261.24 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/261.24 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 261.24 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 41,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,307.27/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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