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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 284.61 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 284.61 and 184.78 is: 277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 284.61 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/284.61 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 284.61 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 52,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,591.28/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.69

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