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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.43, 285.70 and 187.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.43, 285.70 and 187.39 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.43 : 285.70 = 187.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.43/285.70 = 187.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.43x = 285.70 × 187.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.43x = 53,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,537.32/189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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