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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 281.61 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 281.61 and 176.58 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 281.61 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/281.61 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 281.61 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 49,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,726.69/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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