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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 262.08 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 262.08 and 131.70 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 262.08 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/262.08 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 262.08 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 34,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,515.94/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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