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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.16, 283.83 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.16, 283.83 and 188.57 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.16 : 283.83 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.16/283.83 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.16x = 283.83 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.16x = 53,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,521.82/189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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