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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.27, 285.53 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.27, 285.53 and 183.60 is: 276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.27 : 285.53 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.27/285.53 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.27x = 285.53 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.27x = 52,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,422.39/189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.97

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