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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 261.13 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 261.13 and 163.12 is: 224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 261.13 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/261.13 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 261.13 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 42,595.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595.53/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.90

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