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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 261.03 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 261.03 and 156.15 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 261.03 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/261.03 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 261.03 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 40,759.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,759.83/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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