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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 261.79 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 261.79 and 150.44 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 261.79 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/261.79 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 261.79 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 39,381.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,381.63/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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