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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.97, 262.15 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.97, 262.15 and 115.27 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.97 : 262.15 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.97/262.15 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.97x = 262.15 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.97x = 30,217.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,217.09/189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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