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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.83, 262.10 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.83, 262.10 and 151.31 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.83 : 262.10 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.83/262.10 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.83x = 262.10 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.83x = 39,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,658.35/189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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