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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 261.28 and 115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 261.28 and 115.77 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 261.28 = 115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/261.28 = 115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 261.28 × 115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 30,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,248.39/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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