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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 261.42 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 261.42 and 156.60 is: 216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 261.42 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/261.42 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 261.42 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 40,938.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,938.37/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.16

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