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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 284.22 and 187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 284.22 and 187.10 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 284.22 = 187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/284.22 = 187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 284.22 × 187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 53,177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,177.56/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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