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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 283.80 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 283.80 and 176.08 is: 263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 283.80 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/283.80 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 283.80 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 49,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,971.50/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.56

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