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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.03, 283.83 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.03, 283.83 and 179.88 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.03 : 283.83 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.03/283.83 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.03x = 283.83 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.03x = 51,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,055.34/189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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