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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 281.88 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 281.88 and 188.68 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 281.88 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/281.88 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 281.88 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 53,185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,185.12/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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