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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 261.96 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 261.96 and 153.04 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 261.96 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/261.96 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 261.96 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 40,090.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,090.36/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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