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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.88, 261.25 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.88, 261.25 and 184.50 is: 253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.88 : 261.25 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.88/261.25 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.88x = 261.25 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.88x = 48,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,200.16/189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.85

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