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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.69, 261 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.69, 261 and 188.55 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.69 : 261 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.69/261 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.69x = 261 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.69x = 49,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,211.55/189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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