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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 284.00 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 284.00 and 182.30 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 284.00 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/284.00 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 284.00 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 51,770.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,770.87/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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