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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 261.38 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 261.38 and 163.27 is: 225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 261.38 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/261.38 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 261.38 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 42,673.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673.86/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.32

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