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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 261.80 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 261.80 and 146.40 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 261.80 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/261.80 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 261.80 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 38,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,327.52/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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