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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 261.40 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 261.40 and 114.74 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 261.40 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/261.40 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 261.40 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 29,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,992.10/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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