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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 261.48 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 261.48 and 150.76 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 261.48 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/261.48 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 261.48 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 39,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,420.72/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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