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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 263.02 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 263.02 and 187 is: 259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 263.02 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/263.02 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 263.02 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 49,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,184.74/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.85

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