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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 261.65 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 261.65 and 155.00 is: 213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 261.65 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/261.65 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 261.65 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 40,553.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,553.67/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.59

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