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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 262.19 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 262.19 and 145.56 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 262.19 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/262.19 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 262.19 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 38,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,162.34/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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