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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 260.97 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 260.97 and 136.84 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 260.97 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/260.97 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 260.97 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 35,711.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,711.23/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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