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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 283.98 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 283.98 and 182.40 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 283.98 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/283.98 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 283.98 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 51,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,797.95/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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