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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 283.38 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 283.38 and 175.66 is: 262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 283.38 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/283.38 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 283.38 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 49,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,778.53/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.92

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