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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.47, 261.53 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.47, 261.53 and 187.04 is: 258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.47 : 261.53 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.47/261.53 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.47x = 261.53 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.47x = 48,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,916.99/189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.17

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