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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 283.57 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 283.57 and 174.29 is: 260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 283.57 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/283.57 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 283.57 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 49,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,421.56/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.93

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