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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 261.78 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 261.78 and 146.27 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 261.78 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/261.78 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 261.78 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 38,290.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,290.56/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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