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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 261.49 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 261.49 and 134.26 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 261.49 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/261.49 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 261.49 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 35,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,106.34/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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