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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 263.13 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 263.13 and 187.65 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 263.13 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/263.13 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 263.13 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 49,376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,376.34/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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