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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 261.18 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 261.18 and 150.72 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 261.18 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/261.18 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 261.18 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 39,365.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,365.05/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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