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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 261.55 and 189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 261.55 and 189.31 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 261.55 = 189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/261.55 = 189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 261.55 × 189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 49,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,514.03/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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