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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.95, 262.22 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.95, 262.22 and 131.00 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.95 : 262.22 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.95/262.22 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.95x = 262.22 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.95x = 34,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,348.85/189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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