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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.06, 283.65 and 179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.06, 283.65 and 179.47 is: 269.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.06 : 283.65 = 179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.06/283.65 = 179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.06x = 283.65 × 179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.06x = 50,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,906.67/189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.26

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