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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.78, 261.72 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.78, 261.72 and 146.04 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.78 : 261.72 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.78/261.72 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.78x = 261.72 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.78x = 38,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,221.59/189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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