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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 262.20 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 262.20 and 154.92 is: 213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 262.20 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/262.20 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 262.20 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 40,620.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,620.02/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.97

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