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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.02, 281.95 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.02, 281.95 and 183.25 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.02 : 281.95 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.02/281.95 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.02x = 281.95 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.02x = 51,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,667.34/189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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