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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.01, 283.75 and 188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.01, 283.75 and 188.13 is: 282.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.01 : 283.75 = 188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.01/283.75 = 188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.01x = 283.75 × 188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.01x = 53,381.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,381.42/189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.43

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