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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 282.38 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 282.38 and 184.66 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 282.38 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/282.38 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 282.38 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 52,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,143.37/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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