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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 285.04 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 285.04 and 176.28 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 285.04 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/285.04 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 285.04 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 50,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,246.85/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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