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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.98, 261.45 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.98, 261.45 and 176.21 is: 242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.98 : 261.45 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.98/261.45 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.98x = 261.45 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.98x = 46,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,070.10/189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.50

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