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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 262 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 262 and 137.46 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 262 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/262 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 262 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 36,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,014.52/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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