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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 261.26 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 261.26 and 119.31 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 261.26 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/261.26 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 261.26 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 31,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171.31/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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