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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.47, 261.29 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.47, 261.29 and 179.75 is: 247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.47 : 261.29 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.47/261.29 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.47x = 261.29 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.47x = 46,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,967.98/189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.89

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