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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.50, 261.44 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.50, 261.44 and 119.44 is: 164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 261.44 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/261.44 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 261.44 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 31,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,226.39/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.78

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