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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.05, 281.43 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.05, 281.43 and 185.63 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.05 : 281.43 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.05/281.43 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.05x = 281.43 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.05x = 52,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,240.44/189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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