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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 261.33 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 261.33 and 142.86 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 261.33 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/261.33 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 261.33 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 37,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,333.60/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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