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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 260.94 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 260.94 and 154.50 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 260.94 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/260.94 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 260.94 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 40,315.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,315.23/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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