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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.83, 262.03 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.83, 262.03 and 134.60 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.83 : 262.03 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.83/262.03 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.83x = 262.03 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.83x = 35,267.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,267.59/189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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