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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.61, 263.48 and 187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.61, 263.48 and 187.63 is: 260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.61 : 263.48 = 187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.61/263.48 = 187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.61x = 263.48 × 187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.61x = 49,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,436.28/189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.73

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