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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 261.99 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 261.99 and 146.16 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 261.99 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/261.99 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 261.99 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 38,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,292.46/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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