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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 260.97 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 260.97 and 188.64 is: 259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 260.97 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/260.97 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 260.97 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 49,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,229.38/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.32

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