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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 259.81 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 259.81 and 188.08 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 259.81 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/259.81 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 259.81 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 48,863.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,863.95/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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