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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 261.41 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 261.41 and 150.81 is: 208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 261.41 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/261.41 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 261.41 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 39,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,422.49/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.22

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