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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 262.45 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 262.45 and 188.58 is: 260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 262.45 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/262.45 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 262.45 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 49,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,492.82/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.54

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