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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 282.20 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 282.20 and 176.78 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 282.20 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/282.20 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 282.20 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 49,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,885.02/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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