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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.80 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.80 and 181.26 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.80 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.80 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.80 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 51,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,441.59/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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