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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.69, 261.54 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.69, 261.54 and 150.27 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.69 : 261.54 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.69/261.54 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.69x = 261.54 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.69x = 39,301.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,301.62/189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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