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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.58, 283.56 and 180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.58, 283.56 and 180.94 is: 270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.58 : 283.56 = 180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.58/283.56 = 180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.58x = 283.56 × 180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.58x = 51,307.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,307.35/189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.64

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