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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 259.34 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 259.34 and 183.60 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 259.34 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/259.34 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 259.34 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 47,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,614.82/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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