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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 261.36 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 261.36 and 150.96 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 261.36 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/261.36 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 261.36 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 39,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,454.91/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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