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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.65, 262.16 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.65, 262.16 and 145.91 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.65 : 262.16 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.65/262.16 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.65x = 262.16 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.65x = 38,249.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,249.73/189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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