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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.19, 259.49 and 178.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.19, 259.49 and 178.73 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.19 : 259.49 = 178.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.19/259.49 = 178.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.19x = 259.49 × 178.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.19x = 46,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,378.65/189.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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