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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.03, 282.22 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.03, 282.22 and 178.50 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.03 : 282.22 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.03/282.22 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.03x = 282.22 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.03x = 50,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,376.88/189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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