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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 256.41 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 256.41 and 189.40 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 256.41 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/256.41 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 256.41 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 48,564.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,564.05/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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