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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 261.54 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 261.54 and 184.86 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 261.54 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/261.54 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 261.54 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 48,348.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,348.28/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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