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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 261.66 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 261.66 and 146.06 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 261.66 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/261.66 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 261.66 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 38,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,218.06/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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