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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 262.08 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 262.08 and 175.14 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 262.08 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/262.08 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 262.08 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 45,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,900.69/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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