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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 261.59 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 261.59 and 145.31 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 261.59 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/261.59 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 261.59 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 38,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009.61/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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