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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.65, 261.28 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.65, 261.28 and 152.66 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.65 : 261.28 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.65/261.28 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.65x = 261.28 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.65x = 39,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,887.00/189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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