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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 261.28 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 261.28 and 185.08 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 261.28 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/261.28 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 261.28 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 48,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,357.70/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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