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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 283.92 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 283.92 and 179.36 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 283.92 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/283.92 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 283.92 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 50,923.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,923.89/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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