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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 262 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 262 and 133.92 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 262 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/262 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 262 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 35,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,087.04/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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