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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.03, 283.62 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.03, 283.62 and 185.94 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.03 : 283.62 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.03/283.62 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.03x = 283.62 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.03x = 52,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,736.30/189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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