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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 261.41 and 119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 261.41 and 119.42 is: 164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 261.41 = 119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/261.41 = 119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 261.41 × 119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 31,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,216.57/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.81

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