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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 284.49 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 284.49 and 185.52 is: 278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 284.49 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/284.49 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 284.49 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 52,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,778.58/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.68

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