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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 262.32 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 262.32 and 157.32 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 262.32 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/262.32 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 262.32 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 41,268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,268.18/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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