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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 284.72 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 284.72 and 179.01 is: 268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 284.72 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/284.72 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 284.72 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 50,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,966.83/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.90

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