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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.01, 285.02 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.01, 285.02 and 186.44 is: 281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.01 : 285.02 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.01/285.02 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.01x = 285.02 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.01x = 53,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,139.13/189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.14

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