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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 261.46 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 261.46 and 130.46 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 261.46 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/261.46 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 261.46 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 34,110.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,110.07/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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