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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 284.75 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 284.75 and 174.34 is: 262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 284.75 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/284.75 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 284.75 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 49,643.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,643.32/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.14

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