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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.93, 261.69 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.93, 261.69 and 148.62 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.93 : 261.69 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.93/261.69 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.93x = 261.69 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.93x = 38,892.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,892.37/189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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