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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.53, 282.24 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.53, 282.24 and 184.74 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.53 : 282.24 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.53/282.24 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.53x = 282.24 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.53x = 52,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,141.02/189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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