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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 261.11 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 261.11 and 158.46 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 261.11 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/261.11 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 261.11 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 41,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,375.89/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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