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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 261.38 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 261.38 and 189.20 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 261.38 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/261.38 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 261.38 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 49,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,452.26/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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