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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.73, 261.73 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.73, 261.73 and 131.41 is: 181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.73 : 261.73 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.73/261.73 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.73x = 261.73 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.73x = 34,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,393.28/189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.27

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