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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 263.13 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 263.13 and 187.38 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 263.13 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/263.13 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 263.13 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 49,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,305.30/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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