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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 259.95 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 259.95 and 183.28 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 259.95 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/259.95 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 259.95 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 47,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,643.64/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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