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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.82, 261.81 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.82, 261.81 and 176.02 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.82 : 261.81 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.82/261.81 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.82x = 261.81 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.82x = 46,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,083.80/189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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