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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 284.39 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 284.39 and 174.10 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 284.39 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/284.39 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 284.39 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 49,512.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,512.88/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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