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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.31, 283.99 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.31, 283.99 and 178.93 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.31 : 283.99 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.31/283.99 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.31x = 283.99 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.31x = 50,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,813.44/189.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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