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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 261.41 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 261.41 and 147.69 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 261.41 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/261.41 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 261.41 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 38,606.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,606.90/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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