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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.22, 283.83 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.22, 283.83 and 184.09 is: 276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.22 : 283.83 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.22/283.83 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.22x = 283.83 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.22x = 52,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,250.26/189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.14

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