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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.95, 261.44 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.95, 261.44 and 165.25 is: 227.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.95 : 261.44 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.95/261.44 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.95x = 261.44 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.95x = 43,201.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201.65/189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.44

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