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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 260.83 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 260.83 and 134.00 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 260.83 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/260.83 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 260.83 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 34,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,951.54/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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