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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.19, 258.95 and 183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.19, 258.95 and 183.79 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.19 : 258.95 = 183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.19/258.95 = 183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.19x = 258.95 × 183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.19x = 47,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,592.42/189.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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