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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 284.04 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 284.04 and 175.77 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 284.04 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/284.04 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 284.04 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 49,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,925.71/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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