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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.82, 261.77 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.82, 261.77 and 130.71 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.82 : 261.77 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.82/261.77 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.82x = 261.77 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.82x = 34,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214.77/189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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