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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.65, 261.99 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.65, 261.99 and 146.54 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.65 : 261.99 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.65/261.99 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.65x = 261.99 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.65x = 38,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,391.28/189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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