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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 261.29 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 261.29 and 150.08 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 261.29 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/261.29 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 261.29 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 39,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,213.36/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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