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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.66, 261.39 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.66, 261.39 and 148.17 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.66 : 261.39 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.66/261.39 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.66x = 261.39 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.66x = 38,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,730.16/189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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