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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 282.93 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 282.93 and 179.20 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 282.93 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/282.93 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 282.93 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 50,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,701.06/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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