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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 282.25 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 282.25 and 184.58 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 282.25 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/282.25 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 282.25 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 52,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,097.58/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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