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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.89, 262.31 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.89, 262.31 and 148.96 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.89 : 262.31 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.89/262.31 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.89x = 262.31 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.89x = 39,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,073.28/189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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