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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.27, 285.27 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.27, 285.27 and 187.44 is: 282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.27 : 285.27 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.27/285.27 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.27x = 285.27 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.27x = 53,471.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,471.01/189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.51

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