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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 261.72 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 261.72 and 145.63 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 261.72 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/261.72 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 261.72 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 38,114.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114.28/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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