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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 282.44 and 185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 282.44 and 185.84 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 282.44 = 185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/282.44 = 185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 282.44 × 185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 52,486.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,486.31/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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