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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 283.88 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 283.88 and 171.06 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 283.88 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/283.88 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 283.88 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 48,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,560.51/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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