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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 263.48 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 263.48 and 186.74 is: 259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 263.48 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/263.48 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 263.48 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 49,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,202.26/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.40

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