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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 283.69 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 283.69 and 120.76 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 283.69 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/283.69 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 283.69 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 34,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,258.40/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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