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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 261.26 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 261.26 and 119.41 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 261.26 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/261.26 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 261.26 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 31,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,196.70/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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