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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.66, 261.88 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.66, 261.88 and 157.10 is: 216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.66 : 261.88 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.66/261.88 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.66x = 261.88 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.66x = 41,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,141.35/189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.92

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