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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.93, 261.88 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.93, 261.88 and 154.85 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.93 : 261.88 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.93/261.88 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.93x = 261.88 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.93x = 40,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,551.95/189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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