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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 285.84 and 184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 285.84 and 184.53 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 285.84 = 184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/285.84 = 184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 285.84 × 184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 52,746.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,746.06/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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