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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.78, 261.86 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.78, 261.86 and 134.50 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.78 : 261.86 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.78/261.86 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.78x = 261.86 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.78x = 35,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,218.35/189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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