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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 261.23 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 261.23 and 142.94 is: 197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 261.23 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/261.23 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 261.23 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 37,338.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,338.20/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.15

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