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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.27, 283.73 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.27, 283.73 and 120.60 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.27 : 283.73 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.27/283.73 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.27x = 283.73 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.27x = 34,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217.24/189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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