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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 262.19 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 262.19 and 131.78 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 262.19 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/262.19 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 262.19 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 34,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,550.42/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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