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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 262.16 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 262.16 and 131.60 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 262.16 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/262.16 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 262.16 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 34,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,498.29/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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