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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 261.82 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 261.82 and 150.12 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 261.82 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/261.82 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 261.82 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 39,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,304.42/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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