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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 261.38 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 261.38 and 162.26 is: 223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 261.38 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/261.38 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 261.38 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 42,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,411.52/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.69

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