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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.50, 261.70 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.50, 261.70 and 145.76 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 261.70 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/261.70 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 261.70 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 38,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,143.72/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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