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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 261.66 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 261.66 and 175.92 is: 242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 261.66 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/261.66 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 261.66 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 46,030.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,030.91/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.45

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