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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.05, 284.10 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.05, 284.10 and 184.44 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.05 : 284.10 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.05/284.10 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.05x = 284.10 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.05x = 52,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,399.40/189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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