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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.89, 262 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.89, 262 and 150.55 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.89 : 262 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.89/262 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.89x = 262 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.89x = 39,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,444.10/189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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