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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.97, 262.20 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.97, 262.20 and 134.80 is: 186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.97 : 262.20 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.97/262.20 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.97x = 262.20 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.97x = 35,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,344.56/189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.05

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