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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.82, 261.40 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.82, 261.40 and 164.91 is: 227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.82 : 261.40 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.82/261.40 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.82x = 261.40 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.82x = 43,106.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,106.65/189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.10

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