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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 261.45 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 261.45 and 177.11 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 261.45 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/261.45 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 261.45 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 46,305.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,305.41/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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