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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 261.30 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 261.30 and 145.67 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 261.30 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/261.30 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 261.30 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 38,063.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,063.57/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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