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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 261.24 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 261.24 and 154.43 is: 213.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 261.24 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/261.24 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 261.24 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 40,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,341.41/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.00

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