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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 283.65 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 283.65 and 183.02 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 283.65 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/283.65 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 283.65 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 51,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,913.62/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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