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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 261.80 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 261.80 and 145.84 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 261.80 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/261.80 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 261.80 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 38,180.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,180.91/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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