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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 284.78 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 284.78 and 187.74 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 284.78 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/284.78 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 284.78 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 53,465.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,465.07/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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