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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.97, 262 and 137.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.97, 262 and 137.41 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.97 : 262 = 137.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.97/262 = 137.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.97x = 262 × 137.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.97x = 36,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,001.42/189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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