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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.47, 261.26 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.47, 261.26 and 163.32 is: 225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.47 : 261.26 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.47/261.26 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.47x = 261.26 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.47x = 42,668.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,668.17/189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.20

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