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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.53, 283.97 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.53, 283.97 and 182.42 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.53 : 283.97 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.53/283.97 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.53x = 283.97 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.53x = 51,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,801.81/189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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