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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.35, 261.39 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.35, 261.39 and 142.74 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.35 : 261.39 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.35/261.39 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.35x = 261.39 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.35x = 37,309.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,309.40/189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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