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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 282.89 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 282.89 and 175.10 is: 261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 282.89 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/282.89 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 282.89 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 49,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,533.06/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.33

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