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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 284.08 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 284.08 and 174.88 is: 262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 284.08 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/284.08 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 284.08 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 49,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,679.91/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.47

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