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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.59 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.59 and 180.98 is: 271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.59 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.59 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.59 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 51,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,322.70/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.55

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