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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 260.98 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 260.98 and 131.01 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 260.98 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/260.98 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 260.98 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 34,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,190.99/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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