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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 262.05 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 262.05 and 158.73 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 262.05 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/262.05 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 262.05 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 41,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,595.20/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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