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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 260.69 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 260.69 and 184.01 is: 253.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 260.69 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/260.69 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 260.69 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 47,967.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,967.34/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.61

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