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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 260.83 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 260.83 and 133.95 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 260.83 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/260.83 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 260.83 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 34,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,938.18/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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