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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 282.42 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 282.42 and 181.71 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 282.42 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/282.42 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 282.42 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 51,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,318.54/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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