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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 261.93 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 261.93 and 152.72 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 261.93 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/261.93 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 261.93 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 40,001.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,001.95/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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