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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.34, 283.74 and 185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.34, 283.74 and 185.29 is: 277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.34 : 283.74 = 185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.34/283.74 = 185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.34x = 283.74 × 185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.34x = 52,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,574.18/189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.67

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