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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.97, 262.19 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.97, 262.19 and 158.84 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.97 : 262.19 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.97/262.19 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.97x = 262.19 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.97x = 41,644.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,644.15/189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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