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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.61, 261.29 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.61, 261.29 and 156.26 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.61 : 261.29 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.61/261.29 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.61x = 261.29 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.61x = 40,830.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,830.22/189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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