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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 282.46 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 282.46 and 187.46 is: 279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 282.46 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/282.46 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 282.46 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 52,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,949.95/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.71

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