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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.43, 284.49 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.43, 284.49 and 174.97 is: 262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.43 : 284.49 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.43/284.49 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.43x = 284.49 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.43x = 49,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,777.22/189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.77

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