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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.91, 261.26 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.91, 261.26 and 176.24 is: 242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.91 : 261.26 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.91/261.26 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.91x = 261.26 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.91x = 46,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,044.90/189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.45

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