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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.47, 261.16 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.47, 261.16 and 181.51 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.47 : 261.16 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.47/261.16 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.47x = 261.16 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.47x = 47,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,402.04/189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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