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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.65, 261.41 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.65, 261.41 and 148.14 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.65 : 261.41 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.65/261.41 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.65x = 261.41 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.65x = 38,724.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,724.71/189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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